The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed the arrest of three people, including a school director, a scout and a teacher, over alleged examination malpractice during the opening day of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The suspects, who are attached to Prince Primary School in Gayaza, Wakiso District, were arrested on allegations of conspiring […]
Also speaking at the burial, Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke praised Kapere for turning what made him different from others into an opportunity to build a name for himself rather than allowing it to become a source of self-pity. Top leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP), led by Leader of Opposition in Parliament […]
Taata Sam questioned why entertainers continued to struggle financially despite their creative works generating considerable income for other people apart from them, and challenged Parliament and the Government to explain the progress made in implementing copyright law. Ugandan entertainers have criticised the Government for failing to protect their interests and ensure they benefit from their […]
The Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail of Sh5m to Jimmy Turyagyenda, 63, a former head teacher of Ntare School, who is facing charges of abuse of office and causing financial loss to the Government. Principal Magistrate Christopher Opit granted Turyagyenda bail after he presented substantial sureties and proof that part of the money allegedly […]
Fr. Ssentamu urged couples who had developed hatred towards each other to embrace forgiveness and reconcile for the sake of their children. Fr. George William Ssentamu of Queen of Martyrs Mpala Parish in Kampala Archdiocese has urged parents to remain actively involved in their children’s lives, warning that parental separation and constant conflicts can negatively […]
The board also revealed that 62.5% of the candidates are from government-sponsored Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools, while 37.5% are from private schools. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has registered 920,833 candidates for the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), representing a 12.5% increase from last year’s candidature. The examinations will begin on Tuesday, November […]
Magezi said Elwelu would be charged and prosecuted in accordance with the law, although he did not disclose the specific charges he is likely to face. Retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu has been arrested by security forces in Soroti City over alleged involvement in subversive activities and plans to destabilise the Teso sub-region, the Uganda […]
Kapere rose to fame through the Amarula Family comedy group, where his distinctive facial expressions, dancing and physical comedy made him a familiar figure on stage and television. Comedian Mbuuse Yokaana, popularly known as Kapere, collapsed and died in front of his wife and child while attending a school visitation day at Jolibo Junior School […]
The school’s headteacher, Brian Sserugo, said the school had adequately prepared the 212 candidates and expressed confidence that they would all attain Division One, improving on last year’s performance. Religious leaders from the Catholic, Anglican, Pentecostal and Muslim faiths have joined parents and teachers of Seeta Junior School, Mukono Campus, in dedicating 212 candidates ahead […]
Kapere’s breakthrough came through the Amarula Family, one of Uganda’s popular comedy groups that dominated the local entertainment scene in the early 2000s. Uganda’s comedy industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of comedian Yokana Mbuuse, popularly known as Kapere Lufotose, whose unusual stage persona, distinctive voice and hilarious performances made him a […]